Air Conditioning Operator (ACO)

Air Conditioning Operator (ACO)

Location: VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Title: Air Conditioning Operators
Number of Positions: 3 Full-Time
Contract Duration: 5 years

Position Summary

The contractor shall provide qualified Air Conditioning Operators (ACO) to support 24/7 HVAC and building utility operations at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) – Nashville VA Medical Center. The Air Conditioning Operator maintains complex HVAC systems supporting critical patient care areas.

Work Schedule

  • Standard work week: 40 hours per week
  • Emergency coverage: additional 30 hours per position, as needed
  • Emergency shifts: 0800–1600, 1600–2400, 2400–0800
  • Emergency coverage must be available within 24 hours
  • Emergency shifts do not count toward the regular work week
  • Work on Federal holidays as scheduled

Training Requirement

  • 45 days of onsite training required before independent work

Minimum Qualifications

  • 12+ months of commercial HVAC and building operations experience
  • Proficiency in Siemens Desigo Building Automation System
  • 12+ years of experience with air conditioning and related equipment

Required Equipment and Systems Knowledge

  • Air handling units, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors, exhaust fans
  • Refrigerators, ice machines, walk-in coolers, pneumatic tube systems
  • Basic plumbing and electrical systems
  • Siemens Desigo, REES, Viewpoint systems
  • Notifier fire alarm system

Plant and System Operations

  • Multi-zone air conditioning plant with centrifugal and reciprocating chillers
  • Chilled water and condenser water systems
  • Large air handling units providing heating, ventilation, humidification, filtration, and cooling

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Start, stop, and adjust HVAC equipment
  • Maintain environmental conditions for critical hospital areas (labs, ORs, MRI, etc.)
  • Monitor and troubleshoot building automation and utility systems
  • Support preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Work independently after training

General Contractor Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Comply with Service Contract Act (SCA)
  • Complete VA onboarding and training
  • Support 24/7 operations and emergency response

Salary

  • Salary Rate: $57.00/hr

Required Submission Documents

  • Updated resume (all employment gaps explained)

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